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Strategic Command WWII: World at War

Turn-based global WWII strategy with hex-map campaigns and diplomacy

Fury Software · Published by Matrix Games · Released Dec 6, 2018

Strategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 543
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
51
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 15, 2025
Minimum PC
8MB memory
4 GB RAM · 1.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Strategic Command WWII: World at War?

This turn-based WWII strategy game puts you in command of the Axis or Allies on a top-down hex map of the world. You move units into battle, research upgrades, and use diplomacy in a campaign starting in 1939 or in shorter scenarios.

For you if...

  • +you prefer big strategic decisions to constant micromanagement
  • +you enjoy planning across several theaters of war
  • +you want to test your strategy against other players

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time battles to methodical turn-based campaigns
  • −you want tactical squad combat rather than strategic nation management

What players say

82% of 543 reviews are positive

Players praise the approachable rules, strategic depth, and multiplayer play. Some criticize the computer opponent's behavior and find the interface clunky.

Players over time

▼ -16% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 84 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Strategic Command WWII: World at War system requirements

Minimum: 8MB memory, 4 GB RAM, 1.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor
1.5 GHZ Processor or Equivalent (Running the game in higher resolution requires more processing power.)
Graphics
8MB video memory
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1108 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Minimum screen resolution: 1024x768

Does Strategic Command WWII: World at War have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Strategic Command WWII: World at War run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Slitherine PBEM++ for Multiplayer
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Strategic Command WWII: World at War use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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